Jacey Thomas is a senior at Hardin Valley Academy. She has played flute for 7 years and piccolo for 3 years, taking lessons with Andrea Byrd for 4 years. She was a drum major for the Spirit of the Valley Marching Band her junior and senior year and has been a member of All-State East all four years of high school and made All-State as an upperclassman. After high school, Jacey plans to attend University of Tennessee Knoxville and double major in Journalism & Media and Applied Music. She also plans to be a part of the Pride of the Southland Band and the flute studio. She enjoys reading, graphic design, photography, and singing. Jacey would like to thank her family, directors, and supporters for encouraging her throughout her musical career and KSYWE for giving her great opportunities the past two years!